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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,769.49, 11,652.27 and 2,222.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,769.49, 11,652.27 and 2,222.86 is: 3,333.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,769.49 : 11,652.27 = 2,222.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,769.49/11,652.27 = 2,222.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,769.49x = 11,652.27 × 2,222.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,769.49x = 25,901,364.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,901,364.89/7,769.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.73

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